Montana Public Interest Research Group

The new laws in question limit voter identification acceptable at the polls, restrict ballot drop-offs and eliminate same-day voter registration.

Montana lawmakers today heard testimony on two bills that would make it more difficult for citizens to petition for a ballot initiative or state constitutional amendment.

Montana legislative committees took quick action on a flurry of impactful bills this week ahead of a key upcoming legislative deadline. One proposal in the House that likely won’t make it through the process would’ve let individuals and political action committees donate unlimited amounts of money to election candidates.

A bill that would eliminate same day voter registration in Montana was revived Tuesday on a largely party line vote. The bill now moves to the House floor.